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Quick turned aside 28 of 33 shots in Saturday's 6-5 loss to Pittsburgh, with the Penguins' final goal getting scored into an empty net.

Seven of the 11 goals on the afternoon were scored during a wild third period, but Quick wasn't to blame for the final result, as the Rangers got out-played in all three frames. The 40-year-old netminder managed only one win in January despite holding down the No. 1 job between the pipes, going 1-7-1 in nine outings with a brutal 4.63 GAA and .827 save percentage, but he should be able to return to a more sheltered role once Igor Shesterkin (lower body) is back.

Konecny scored an even-strength goal and added a power-play assist in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Kings.

With the Flyers down 2-0 to begin the second period, Konecny rallied his team to force OT, helping to set up Trevor Zegras just 39 seconds into the second frame before tipping home a goal of his own 25 seconds into the third. Konecny has produced three straight multi-point performances, and he puts an impressive January in the books after having racked up nine goals and 16 points in 14 games.

Vladar stopped 18 shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Kings.

Neither goalie faced much rubber in the afternoon contest, but Vladar got beaten twice by Adrian Kempe in the first period before Quinton Byfield ripped a shot past him from the faceoff dot in OT. Vladar is 0-1-1 in three outings since returning from a lower-body injury, allowing seven goals on 57 shots (.877 save percentage), but he'll see the bulk of the playing time in the Philly crease as long as Samuel Ersson (lower body) is on the shelf.

Perry picked up two assists in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flyers.

Both helpers came on Adrian Kempe tallies in the first period. Perry wraps up a productive January in which he collected three goals and 11 points in 10 games, including two goals and three assists with the man advantage. The 40-year-old winger should continue to post useful fantasy numbers as long as he hangs onto a top-six role for the Kings, as well as a spot on the top power-play unit.

Kempe scored two goals and added an assist in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flyers.

The 29-year-old struck twice in the first period to give the Kings a 2-0 lead before feeding Quinton Byfield for the OT winner. Kempe ended January on a six-game point streak, and Saturday's scoring outburst puts him at 20 goals and 44 points through 53 contests on the season. This is the fifth straight regular season in which he's reached the 20-goal plateau.

Kuemper made 19 saves in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flyers.

The Kings grabbed a 2-0 lead in the first period, but the home side chipped away and scored goals early in the second and third periods to force OT before Quinton Byfield found the winner. Kuemper wrapped up January with just one regulation loss in his last six outings, going 2-1-2 with a 2.89 GAA and .889 save percentage.

Milano logged an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 4-3 overtime win over the Hurricanes.

Milano had been scratched for the previous seven games, but he got into the lineup as Connor McMichael (upper body) landed on injured reserve. The 29-year-old Milano has earned eight points, 33 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating over 29 appearances in a part-time role this season. He may get more playing time leading into the Olympic break -- McMichael is week-to-week and his status after the break is uncertain at this time.

Weegar notched an assist, four shots on goal and four blocked shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Sharks.

Weegar snapped an 11-game point drought with the helper. He went minus-14 with 20 hits, 33 blocked shots and 20 shots on net in that span. This has been a season to forget for Weegar, who is now at 17 points with 121 shots, 123 hits, 125 blocks, 65 PIM and a minus-31 rating over 54 appearances. He's currently on the first power-play unit, but don't be surprised if Zayne Parekh or Hunter Brzustewicz take over that role by the end of the campaign. Weegar's lack of offense has been tough to handle in fantasy, but his non-scoring production has at least raised his floor a bit.

Gridin scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Sharks.

This was his first goal since Opening Night versus the Oilers. The 19-year-old forward has picked up four points 18 shots on net and a minus-6 rating across 11 NHL appearances. Gridin is currently occupying a middle-six role with power-play time as the Flames look to see if he can grow into a full-time job. However, it wouldn't be surprising to see him assigned to AHL Calgary during the Olympic break so that he can continue to play and develop.

Colton scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Red Wings.

Colton may have broken the dam Thursday -- he's now got two goals in two games after going 26 contests without scoring. For the season, the 29-year-old forward is at seven goals, 22 points, 120 shots on net, 103 hits and a plus-14 rating. He's shooting just 5.8 percent in 2025-26, so there's still some room for improvement, though he'll need to be careful not to lose momentum due to the upcoming Olympic break.